Xeneta issued a survey on the competence between big shipping alliances and smaller lines, stating that, in the current economic conditions, there aren't many shipping lines that can operate entirely on their own, as they cannot provide the required coverage all by themselves, so they enter shipping alliances. However, there must be ways that smaller lines can also offer value.
Read moreSeafarer competence is vital to the industry rather than compliance alone, industry experts warned delegates at the Crew Connect Europe conference in Copenhagen this week.
Read moreThe Danish Maritime Authority advises that if you have one or more certificates that will expire on 31 December 2016, they must be replaced with so-called 2010 certificates already now.
Read moreMPA recognises certificates of competency issued by foreign maritime administrations pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, (STCW Convention).
Read moreIMarEST has launched a campaign aimed at supporting seafarers in developing their skills and demonstrating their competencies.
Read moreThe latest issue of the Navigator magazine, a free magazine issued by The Nautical Institute, recommends ten key points to build on competencies to improve knowledge and skills.
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